The Hidden Solution that Compartmentalizes

FIRESTOPPING

Vic Wootton A/T Firestop and Fireproofing Solutions

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Firestop

What is Firestop

Where Required

Why Important

Who Installs

Type of Products

How to Install

A/T Firestop and Fireproofing SOLUTIONS Inc.

PERSONAL PROFILE: Victor Wootton

5 years with A/D Fire Protection Systems – Manufacture rep and Product Manager

10 years managing A/T Firestop

A/T Firestop and Fireproofing SOLUTIONS Inc.

COMPANY PROFILE

Specialty Firestop Contractor Over 15 years Experience In Process of becoming ULC

Accredited

What is Firestop?

A firestop, is a fire protection system made of various components used to seal openings and joints in fire-resistance rated wall and/or floor assemblies.

Compartmentalize

This hotel has fire rated walls and floors

Maintain Fire Separations

Each unit is firestopped to contain the fire (and smoke) from spreading

Definitions

Rating criteria are derived from the standard CAN/ULC-S115. Intumescent is a substance which swells as a result of heat

exposure, thus increasing in volume

NBCC Ratings:

o F (Fire) Ratings are the standard ratings required by the NBCC for the vast majority of situations

o FT (Transmission of Heat) Ratings are required at firewalls and at floors above basements.

Definitions

Annular Space - the opening around the penetrating item. Penetrating item – building services; cables, cable trays,

conduits, ducts, etc. that pass through a F.R. wall or floor. Firestop System – Firestop material tested in specific assembly

Where is Firestop Required?

All new construction & retrofit projects.

Industrial, Institutional & Commercial Apartment Buildings Hospitals Schools Nursing Homes Office Buildings

Where is Firestop Required?

Where fire rated assemblies are being penetrated o Fire Command Centers o Stairwells o Mechanical rooms o I.T. Rooms o Etc.

Why is Firestop Important?

Life Safety Building Code Requirement

o Occupancy Liability Water Seal Limit Losses

o Production

Who Installs Firetop?

Specialty Firestop Contractors Trades

o Drywall o I.T. o Plumber o Electrician o Mason o Etc.

Firestop Products

Mineral Wool Intumescent Sealant Silicone Silicone SL Acrylic Sealant Spray Mortar Foam

Collars Wrap Strip Putty Pads Inserts Putty Pillows/Blocks Sleeves Composite Sheets

Mineral Wool

Firestop Backer • Rock Fiber • Pre-cut to required width & depth • Size:

• 2” wide X 4” deep X 48” long • 3” wide X 4” deep X 48” long • 4” wide X 4” deep X 48” long

Intumescent Sealant

Premium Sealant Expand with heat Listed in majority of

Tested Systems Cables Small Plastic Pipes

Silicone (non-sag and self- leveling)

Water resistant Usable at any

temperature

Silicone (non-sag and self- leveling)

SILICONE (self-leveling)

• Water Based • Economical

Acrylic Sealant

Firestop Spray

Fast Less Material Economical

Mortar

Light Weight Large Openings

Large Opening Solution

Can remedy an opening as big as 24 sq. ft. in one day

Collar

• Device for Plastic Pipes • Expand to close melting pipe

WRAP STRIP

Plastic Pipes (Similar to Collars) Make Collars on Site Economical One Size

Putty Pads

Installed around back of electrical box Allows for closer placement of boxes in Fire

Separations

Inserts

Installed inside at back of electrical box Allows for closer placement of boxes in Fire

Separations Ideal for retrofit where back of box is not accessible

PUTTY

For Moderate Active Openings

Stays pliable Reusable No sealant required

Pillows

For Active Openings Reusable No sealant required

How to Install Material

Select Systems that are Project Specific (submittal)

What is the rating required? What is penetrating floor or wall? What is floor or wall made of? What is the Annular Space?

• 2 hour rated concrete floor • 2” Copper pipe penetration • 0” to 1” Annular Space

cUL Fire Test Design No. C-AJ-1497

Questions?

Thank you